Climate change is most important issue for 18-25 year olds globally

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Global survey by Amnesty International finds climate change leads as the most commonly cited concern among young adults

Young people around the world rank climate change as one of the most important issues facing the world, according to the results of a major new survey released today by Amnesty International. Released...

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